But here on this mountain, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies will throw a feast for all the people of the world … — Isaiah 25:6 The Message
Remember the end of William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies? The ship shows up, and suddenly everything changes. The boys cease to be savages and, once again, are merely school boys. Someone else is in charge. Order is restored. The tragedy is over, real life resumes.
God is on a mission to bring things back to normal. Our sin-infested planet, with all its attendant pain, injustice, deceit and darkness is not normal.
We must remember some important things. God’s purposes outlast the mess man makes. As Tennyson wrote, "our little systems have their day, they have their day and cease to be."
God is showing up to make things right. Yes, this will happen at Judgment Day, but don’t think it isn’t happening today.
This is a God who can do anything. His angels who have stood in His presence for thousands of years, remain amazed and overwhelmed. Every day heaven and earth are filled with new riches as God unfolds the wonder of His eternal plans.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.